[D9240AAB], Letter from Western Pennsylvania Phonograph Co, Henry Frederick Gilg to Edison Phonograph Works, January 11th, 1892
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Pittsburgh, Pa., January 11th, 1892. Edison Phono, Works, Orange, N.J. Gentlemen:- We have today sent an order to the North American Phonograph Company for 100 blank cylinders to be delivered to you for musical records. We should like to have you send us two dozen clarinet records, six songs, "Sauer Kraut," if you have them. This song was sung by B.C. Stout, for the New Jersey Phono Co., some time ago; also two dozen "Casey" records, and for the reminder of the cylinders send us Band and Parlor Orchestra, among the Band records several "Wein Bleibt Wein" Marches. We must ask you to send us strictly first class records on this order, or we shall be compelled to send our orders elsewhere. On the whole, the last lot of music received from you was very unsatisfactory, as some of the records were very poor, and we do not think those latterly were made as good as the lot previously received, although we notice you have made considerable improvement in the quality of tone, which is especially noticeable in the Casey records. One of the latte records received we could not use at all, and there were two of the records broken when the goods were received. What discount do you make for records ordered in lots of 200 or more? We have received a circular this morning from a concern which claims to manufacture duplicate records equal to any coming from the Edison Phono Works, and will furnish them at about 20 cents or cylinder less than you charge plus the cost of the cylinder. Yours truly, Western Pennsylvania Phonograph Co. Henry F. Gilg Secretary